Tayyib (allowed)·Grains and starches
Freekeh
Freekeh is classified as tayyib in the Tayyibat dietary system, in the grains and starches group. The framework, developed by Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi, considers it among the foods compatible with the two-hour digestive rule and the broader nutritional logic of the method.
Recipes featuring this ingredient
levantine · lunch
Lamb on freekeh
Levantine classic: lamb simmered until tender, freekeh cooked in the broth, finished with olive oil.
mediterranean · dinner
Grilled fish on freekeh
Light evening dish: wild sea fish grilled simply, served on freekeh dressed with olive oil.
levantine · soup
Lamb and freekeh soup
A complete soup-meal: lamb cooked until very tender, freekeh that drinks the broth.
Related foods
Glycaemic index and load
Index
43
low
Load for 150 g
13
medium
Wheat harvested green: less mature starch, so a slower rise.
The index is measured on the food alone, fasted. In a full meal, protein and fat flatten the curve markedly.
Frequently asked questions
Is freekeh tayyib or khabith?
Freekeh is classified as tayyib (allowed) in the Tayyibat dietary system of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi.
What is the glycaemic index of freekeh?
Freekeh has a glycaemic index of about 43, and a glycaemic load of 13 for a 150 g portion. The index is measured on the food alone, fasted; within a full meal, protein and fat flatten the curve markedly.
This article relays the public teachings of Dr. Diaa Al-Awadi for educational and informative purposes. It is not medical advice. Consult your physician before any dietary change. Legal notice.